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If you’re worried about how much sugar your foster kids eat, you’re probably right to be concerned. Children ages 2 to 18 should consume less than 25 grams or 6 teaspoons of added sugar daily, according to the American Heart Association. Meanwhile, the average child is eating close to 35 teaspoons. This excess sugar creates … Read moreHow To Help Your Foster Kids Eat Less Sugar

Do your foster kids tell you that they can’t study without music? There may be some truth in those claims. Here are a few facts to keep in mind if you’re trying to decide what to do about this common situation. Many studies have looked at how music affects performance with various activities. The results … Read moreShould Your Foster Kids Listen to Music While Studying?

Nightmares are frightening dreams that usually wake children up. Since children tend to remember nightmares, having a bad dream may cause a child to cry or be afraid to go back to sleep. Here are tips for foster parents of children who have nightmares. What to Do When a Child Has a Nightmare Go immediately … Read moreHow Foster Parents Can Help a Child Who Has Nightmares

Many people approach foster care with misconceptions about what it entails. Some people stay away because they fear they do not have what it takes to be a foster parent. Becoming a foster parent is a noble calling and a very rewarding experience. There is no doubt about that. But it is also important to acknowledge … Read more4 Ways to Manage Your Expectations of Foster Care

Remember those butterflies in your stomach you felt on the first day of school? Foster children often feel, them, too, and they can be even more intense for kids starting a new school. Add that to the challenges of becoming part of a new family and it’s a lot to handle, especially for a young … Read moreReady to Learn: Helping Foster Children Succeed in School

When you choose to become a foster parent, it is important to recognize that this not only affects you and your spouse, but it affects your entire family. This means that your children need to be brought into the conversation and prepared to welcome foster children into your home. Doing this can make all the … Read more3 Tips For Preparing Your Children For Fostering

When you decide to become a foster parent, you are making a decision that will bring with it many wonderful rewards. Here are three amazing benefits that come from being a foster parent. You Are Creating A Safe Place  Bringing a foster child into your home creates a safe place for them. This is something … Read more3 Amazing Benefits That Come From Being A Foster Parent

Being a parent can sometimes feel like you’re starring in your own, personal soap opera. Everything’s going fine, and then out of nowhere you find out your teen’s been skipping class for two weeks! Worse, it turns out that half a dozen members of your cast (fellow parents with their own parts to play) knew … Read moreIf You’re a Single Foster Parent, Learn To Rely on Other Parents

When you bring a foster child into your home, you want to do everything that you can to make the transition as smooth as possible for them. Thankfully, there are certain things you can do to make this happen. Here are three great tips for making the transition smooth for your foster child. Make Your … Read more3 Tips For Making The Transition Smooth For Your Foster Child